10 patients were scheduled for screening, 7 of these patients came to the screening.

Summary of Activity

An oral presentation was given to a group of community members at the Gee How Oak Tin Association in Chinatown. The presentation focused on raising awareness on colorectal cancer and ways of prevention. This event took place on 5/17/2016.

Patients presented to the screening and were evaluated by the providers with a physical exam of the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, larynx, ears and neck. The event was held on 10/27/2016

Effectiveness

Because the presentation was given in Chinese, the participants were able to understand the information presented. A formal Q&A session was held at the end of the presentation, during which many questions were also asked after the presentation about colorectal cancer and how to prevent it.

Upon screening all patients who attended the event, there was a low rate of suspicious findings.

Follow-Up Process

Contact information for the colorectal cancer office at Tufts Medical Center was provided to all participants should they intend to present for formal evaluation or to share additional concerns.

Patients with suspicious findings are scheduled for formal office consultations

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